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SE17 2NT

Burton Grove

Faraday

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Detailed insights for SE17 2NT

Overview

Postcode SE17 2NT is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Walworth South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Walworth South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Walworth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walworth South is £58,614 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE17 2NT.

Flood risk

Very low

Walworth South near SE17 2NT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE17 2NT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.7 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE17 2NT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.2 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.5 miParagon GardensSmallWalking directions to Paragon Gardens

Area Profile

Population
140
Population density
25,357.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.72(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.36(+17%)
Drugs
12.95(+109%)
Other theft
10.22(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(+55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
56.43%
Other White
25
17.86%
African
9
6.43%
Caribbean
6
4.29%
Other
5
3.57%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
62.22%
Level 3 (A level)
14
10.37%
No qualifications
11
8.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
7.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
5.19%
Total 16+ residents: 135

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
74.39%
Other social rented
9
10.98%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.88%
Social rents from council
4
4.88%
Owns outright
2
2.44%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Faraday

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£678
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£386K – £513K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,500 up to £870,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Faraday over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced6£720,000£796
Flats29£442,500£612

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Faraday

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£445,000£602,500
2017£485,000£690,000
2018£450,000£545,000
2019£460,000£645,375
2020£385,020£637,000
2021£415,000£653,000
2022£420,000£571,500
2023£400,000£639,500
2024£415,000£642,500
2025£442,500£670,000
2026£445,000£775,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£660£667
2017£700£721
2018£596£634
2019£637£599
2020£609£685
2021£662£811
2022£669£697
2023£664£552
2024£610£705
2025£605£731
2026£687£828
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Faraday.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Faraday in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE17 2NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025Flat 2, 137, Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TPFlatsLeasehold£600,000
08 Aug 2025Ground Floor Flat, 37, Wooler Street, London, SE17 2EDFlatsLeasehold£450,000
28 Mar 202567, Wooler Street, London, SE17 2EDTerracedFreehold£670,000
01 Apr 2025191, Merrow Street, London, SE17 2NYFlatsLeasehold£430,000
12 Mar 202680, Wooler Street, London, SE17 2EFFlatsLeasehold£452,500

Schools

In the SE17 2NT postcode area, located within Walworth South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE17 2NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySouth Bank University AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMichael Faraday SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE17 2NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE17 2NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStar One SupermarketEast Street, Southwark, SE17 2SDWalking directions to Star One Supermarket
0.2 miconvenience storeHorsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2ATWalking directions to convenience store
0.2 miOli Food Centre332-344 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NAWalking directions to Oli Food Centre
0.2 miIcelandMacleod Street, Southwark, SE17 2NAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miLidlBeckford Place, Southwark, SE17 2TGWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE17 2NT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Felicia Johnston

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mohamed Deen

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sasjkia Otto

Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardFaradayE05011102
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walworth SouthE02000822
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 016DE01003972
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE17 2NT

Is SE17 2NT (Walworth South) safe?

The area around SE17 2NT records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE17 2NT?

The median sale price around SE17 2NT in Walworth South is £450,000 (about £678 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE17 2NT?

There are 20 schools close to SE17 2NT, including South Bank University Academy (Good), Michael Faraday School (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE17 2NT?

The closest station to SE17 2NT is Elephant and Castle in TfL zone 1,2, about 1,025 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE17 2NT?

SE17 2NT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE17 2NT (Walworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE17 2NT is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Felicia Johnston (Labour Party), Mohamed Deen (Labour Party) and Sasjkia Otto (Labour Party).